Bai Zhi (Angelica Root)

About this episode

This episode explores the Chinese herb Bai Zhi, its uses, and the food additive maltodextrin.

This episode, we will be exploring another interesting Chinese herb: baí zhǐ, Angelicae dahuricae Radix, or angelica root. This herb is in the Chinese medical subcategory of warm, acrid herbs that release the exterior under the category of release the exterior herbs. It is helpful for certain types of colds and helps unblock the nose and clear dampness. And as usual, we will be exploring something a little different…today we will be looking at maltodextrin, a food additive and carbohydrate supplement Each episode of the podcast will go into great depth about a single herb or formula. Besides covering the basics of herbology including category, and functions, we will explore the history, quality, science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential interactions of each herb or formula. It is going to be another fascinating exploration into world of herbs…please join us as we take a deep look at baí zhǐ, Angelicae dahuricae Radix, or angelica root!

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Greg Sperber

Topics covered

• Chinese herbs
• herbology
• Angelica root
• cold remedies
• pharmacology
• food additives

Keywords

• Bai Zhi
• Angelica root
• herbology
• cold remedies
• maltodextrin
• pharmacology
• Chinese medicine

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Bai Zhi, Angelicae dahuricae Radix, maltodextrin

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